Sony PLM-A35 User Manual

Glasstron

3-868-186-21 (1)

Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions

WARNING

YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EYE
FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.

CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.

THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EYE DISEASE OR EYE INJURY, CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR BEFORE USE AND DO NOT USE WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR’S APPROVAL.

WARNING

YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EYE
FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.

CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.

THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EYE DISEASE OR EYE INJURY, CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR BEFORE USE AND DO NOT USE WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR’S APPROVAL.

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PLM-A35

© 2000 Sony Corporation

Glasstron is a brand-new concept in
visual display

Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony
Glasstron Personal Viewer. The Glasstron,
using current technology in small,
lightweight visual displays, provides a
television viewing experience similar to
watching a 52-inch television from a
distance of approximately 2 m (6.6 feet).
(Viewing experience may differ according
to individual perception.)

The Glasstron Personal Viewer creates an
image through two separate liquid crystal
displays, in close proximity to your eyes.
To insure your safe use of the Glasstron,
please become familiar with its basic
operations, including proper fitting
instructions, and be aware of any symptoms
of eye fatigue or other discomfort you may
experience.

WARNING

YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE
IMPAIRMENT, OR OTHER EYE INJURY,
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH.

WARNING

THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED
BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
THE EYES OF CHILDREN ARE STILL
DEVELOPING AND MAY BE ADVERSELY
AFFECTED FROM USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.

Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display)

The LCD screen is made with high­precision technology. However, black
points or bright points of light (red, blue,
or green) may appear constantly on the
LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 4

About the Glasstron ........................................................ 9

Getting Started

Checking the supplied accessories ............................. 10

Locating the parts and controls................................... 11

Connecting the Glasstron............................................. 12

Connecting video equipment ................................ 12

Connecting other equipment ................................. 13

Connecting the power source ................................ 15

Wearing the Glasstron .................................................. 16

Operations

Using the Glasstron....................................................... 19

Setting the user lock ...................................................... 23

Using an optional battery pack ................................... 24

Additional Information

Precautions ..................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 28

Specifications ................................................................. 29

Index................................................................................ 29

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THE SONY GLASSTRON PERSONAL VIEWER SHOULD BE USED IN
STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT EYE OR
OTHER INJURY, LOSS OF VISUAL FUNCTIONS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR
DEATH.

USE RESTRICTIONS

Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.

This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.

User lock: To prevent use by children age 15 or younger, this product is

equipped with a locking system. For instructions on the use of the
user lock system, see page 23.

Warning: Eye Disease/Eye Injury/Glaucoma.

If you have been diagnosed with or are susceptible to eye disease, eye injury, or
glaucoma, consult your doctor before use and do not use without your doctor’s
approval. Use of this product by individuals with conditions such as glaucoma
may cause these conditions to worsen.

Caution: Heart Disease/High Blood Pressure.

If you have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure, consult your doctor
before use and do not use without your doctor’s approval. Use of this product
allows the viewer to feel they are in the action, which may result in increased
anxiety or heart injury. If during viewing any increased anxiety is experienced,
stop using the product immediately and rest. If the symptoms persist after rest,
consult your doctor.

Caution: Seizures.

If you have a history of temporary spasms, unconsciousness, or epileptic
seizures from light stimulation, consult your doctor before use and do not use
without your doctor’s approval. Use of this product by such individuals may
cause spasms, unconsciousness, or seizures. If you experience such symptoms
during use, stop using the product immediately and consult your doctor.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION.

A. Health Concerns. See pages 5 through 6.
B. Instructions for Safe Fit. See page 7.
C. Warnings for Electronic Products. See page 8.

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Health Concerns

Warning: Eye Fatigue/Eye Damage/Loss of Visual Functions.

Misuse or overuse of this product may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss
of visual functions. Stop using if you feel tired or experience headaches or
discomfort.

Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.

This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.

Caution: Sickness/Headache/Nausea.

If during use you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using this
product immediately and rest. These symptoms may indicate that you are
misusing or overusing the product (see “Instructions for Safe Fit,” page 7) or that
you should not use the product for health reasons. If the following symptoms
persist after rest, consult your doctor.

- sore eyes, eye fatigue, or double vision

- headache

- inability to focus on the screen

- nausea or motion sickness

- stiff or sore shoulders or neck

After three hours of continuous use the product automatically turns off to
prevent eye fatigue or eye damage. For instructions on these functions, see page

22.

Caution: Motion Sickness from Viewing Programs.

Some viewers may experience motion sickness, headache, or nausea from
viewing movies or video programs, especially those with intense action and
movement. If you feel any of these symptoms, stop using the product
immediately. To avoid personal injury or injury to others, do not drive a car or
motorcycle, nor do anything that requires concentration until the symptoms
disappear.

continued

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Health Concerns

Caution: Motion Sickness from External Motion.

Do not use this product while subject to external motion –– for example, as a
passenger in a car. Use of this product under these conditions may cause motion
sickness.

Caution: Accidents.

Do not use this product while walking, skating, bicycling, operating a motor
vehicle or other power equipment, or while engaged in any other similar
activity.
Use of this product under these conditions may result in an accident, injury, or
death to yourself or others.

Caution: Sound Volume.

Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud, and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.

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Instructions for Safe Fit

Warning: Proper Fit.

Each time this product is used, adjustment screens will appear requiring the
viewer to properly fit the product. Failure to properly fit the product each time
may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions and may result
in accident or injury. For instructions on how to properly fit this product, see
pages 16 through 21.

Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.

This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.

User lock: To prevent use by children age 15 or younger, this product is

equipped with a locking system. For instructions on the use of the
user lock system, see page 23.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Warnings for Electronic Products

Caution: Electric Shock.

Failure to observe all operating and maintenance instructions may cause damage
to your product and may result in property damage or injury or death from
electric shock, fire, or other cause.

Caution: Do Not Disassemble.

Any required service on this product should be performed by an authorized
service technician. Failure to comply with this warning may result in property
damage or personal injury or death from electric shock, fire, or other cause.

Caution: Avoid Wet, Humid, Dusty and Smoky
Environments.

This product may be adversely affected by wet, humid, dusty, and smoky
conditions which may result in property damage, personal injury or death. Do
not use this product near or around water. Avoid using or storing this product
under these conditions.

Caution: Avoid High Temperature and Direct Sunlight/Avoid
Mechanical Shock.

This product may be deformed by high temperature or direct sunlight and also
by dropping the product or other mechanical shock. Avoid these conditions, as
the screens may loose proper alignment and it may cause eye fatigue or eye
damage.

Caution: Unplug the Product When Not in Use.

Always unplug this product when it will not be in use for extended periods of
time or during vacations.

Caution: Do not Swing the Product by the Side pieces.

The side piece may become disconnected and cause a malfunction.
If the side piece becomes disconnected, reattach it (page 27).

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About the Glasstron

Caution: The screen is always right in front of you.

The Glasstron is a face-mounted display. With this type of display, the screen is always in front
of you, even if you move your head. Because of this feature, you can concentrate on the screen
more easily compared with ordinary TVs, and you have a sense of being in the action.

• It is easy to adjust the Glasstron to your eyes. You can use the display unit even while
wearing glasses.

• Every time you use the Glasstron, the adjustment screen appears to help you adjust the
display unit properly. You can also check whether the left and right screen positions are
properly aligned or not.

• If you keep using the Glasstron continuously for three hours, a warning appears on the screen
and the power will turn off automatically.

The Glasstron consists of the following items:

Display unit

The display unit is equipped with two
small (left and right) LCDs.

Power supply box

You can use Sony’s recommended
optional battery pack. You can also use
the house current. To use the Glasstron,
connect your video equipment to A/V
IN on the power supply box.

Getting Started

Features

• A powerful, big screen experience
comparable to watching a 52-inch screen
from approximately 2 m (6.6 feet) away.

• Handy portable folding display.

• The display unit weighs only 95 g (3.4 oz).

• Approximate continuous use for up to
seven hours with Sony’s recommended
battery pack, NP-F550.

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